Transcript Computer Basics for Seniors An introduction to the personal computer, the Windows operating system and word processing: Using Windows Explorer Instructor: Shayna Keces 236-0302, ext.

Computer Basics for Seniors
An introduction to the personal
computer, the Windows operating
system and word processing: Using
Windows Explorer
Instructor: Shayna Keces
236-0302, ext. 233
April 2002
Agenda
Handling files
Using Windows Explorer
Saving files
Opening files
Deleting files
Further study
Handling files
Organized hierarchy
My Documents (equivalent of filing cabinet)
Folders (drawers)
(eg. House related items)
Subfolders
(folders within drawer,
eg. Letters)
Documents
(eg. letter to landlord)
Windows Explorer
Open from “Programs” menu or right click on
“Start” button or “My Computer”
Left-hand pane is hierarchical organization of
your computer
+ means subfolders are available under heading
- means all folders have been displayed
Right-hand pane lists all folder or files of the
highlighted folder
Saving files
Saving files for first time is “Save as”
“Save” will save previously saved item in
same place as before wiping out original
When saving a file always remember to check
that “Save in” box is correct, (i.e. my
documents)
Failure to change to correct folder can make it difficult
to find file when needed
Hands on practice
Open Internet Explorer and try to save the
page on your “C” drive.
Press on down arrow beside the “Save in” box to reveal
the menu
Click on “C”drive
Click on My documents
Double click on My documents Folder so it appears in
“Save in” box
Hands on practice cont.
Click on icon for Create New folder
Type “Internet pages”
Double click on folder labeled “Internet pages” so that
“Internet pages” appears in “Save in” box
Click on Box entitled “File Name”
Erase what’s there and type “Sample page”
Click on “Save” button
Opening files
Put cursor on word “File” in file menu and
click. Move down the drop-down menu to
“Open” and click
If you do not get the Dialog box with the “Look
in” box in it, click on the box labeled “Browse”
Make sure you have the correct folder in the
“Look in” box and file should appear in the big
white box below the “Look in” box
You can also open a file by finding it in
Windows Explorer and double clicking on it
Hands on practice
Open the web page you saved, using
Windows Explorer
Open Windows Explorer by right clicking on “Start”
button and select “Explore”
On the left pane, select “C” drive by clicking it
The content of the C drive will be displayed on the right
pane
Double click on the folder “My documents”
Double click on the folder Internet pages
Double click on the file with the “Internet Explorer” icon
to open the web page
Deleting files
Deleting files must be done from a place
where a file can be highlighted (eg. Windows
Explorer or the big white box when you are
opening or saving files)
Highlight the file you want to delete and press
the delete key.
You can also, if your screen is not taking up
the whole screen left click on the file and drag
it to the recycle bin.
Hands on practice
Delete the web page you saved from the “C”
drive
Close Internet Explorer
In Windows Explorer, highlight the file you wish to
delete if it’s not already highlighted
Press delete on the keyboard and click yes to delete the
file
Further study - Books
Russ, Walter. The secret guide to computers : the
world's top-rated computer tutorial 004.16 W233
2001
Gookin, Dan. PCs for dummies
004.16 G659pc 1998
Microsoft Windows 98 step by step
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Maran, Ruth. Windows 98 simplified 005.4469
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Ericksen, Linda. Quick simple Microsoft Windows 98
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Further study - Videos
Microsoft Windows 98 video tutorial [videorecording]
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Learning Microsoft Windows 98 [videorecording]
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Teach yourself Windows 95/98 [videorecording]
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Working with Windows 95. Volume 1. Getting to know
the new Windows environment [videorecording]
V005.4469 W5v; Volume 3. Managing your
documents [videorecording]
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Further study – Internet sites
Using Windows 98
http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/usingwindows/d
efault.asp
Using computers
http://www.elmlane.com/computers/index.html
Windows help
http://www.plugandwork.com/winhelp.htm
How to use Windows Explorer
http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/windows/
explorer.shtml